# Dave The Paver Guy

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** Thomas B Landers Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536 · **Phone:** (989) 545-0897 · **Website:** http://dgpavers.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 2 sources.
90% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Dave The Paver Guy is an East Falmouth hardscape contractor — patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, and drainage work — run by an owner reviewers just call Dave. Eighteen of the twenty reviews on file are five stars, many naming specific projects and calling the work and pricing straightforward. But this profile carries a real split worth reading past the star average: two accounts, about two years apart, describe the same troubling pattern.

In a 2023 review, one customer describes hiring Dave to build a retaining wall around a sloped flower bed and calls the crew on-time, clean, and well-communicated. In another 2023 review, a customer running an Airbnb describes a custom drainage fix for a rain-washed-out backyard that solved the problem ahead of a summer of guests. A driveway paving job gets similar marks, with one reviewer calling the price, service, and finished result all strong.

But in a July 2023 review, one customer describes paying a $10,000 deposit for a project that was never finished — they estimate about $4,000 of actual work was done before the crew stopped showing up and the property was left in disarray. In an August 2025 review, a second customer independently describes what reads as the identical pattern: a likable, persuasive pitch, a deposit taken, then a crew that works a couple of hours before disappearing.

Most of what's on file points to solid, well-reviewed hardscape work — but two separate, detailed accounts describing the same deposit-then-disappear pattern, roughly two years apart, is not something to wave off. If hiring for a larger project, it's worth structuring payment in stages tied to completed work rather than a large upfront deposit, and getting a written contract with a clear timeline.

**Strengths:**
- Quality hardscape work — reviewers praise patios, walkways, and retaining walls
- Custom drainage fixes — one reviewer cites a resolved backyard flooding problem
- On-time, tidy crews — reviewers note daily cleanup and clear communication
- Competitive pricing — several reviewers call the pricing fair or honest

**Concerns:**
- Deposit taken, job abandoned — a 2023 review reports $10,000 paid with work left unfinished
- Repeated pattern alleged — a separate 2025 review describes the same disappearing-after-deposit behavior

**Where sources disagree:**
- Most reviews describe excellent, reliable work, but two independent reviews roughly two years apart describe the same deposit-then-disappear pattern — a split worth weighing directly rather than averaged away

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Reviewers repeatedly describe high-quality patio, walkway, and retaining wall work with attention to detail _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKa3VUdFJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJkuTtRg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave The Paver Guy completely transformed our back yard for the better!! He is very knowledgeable and pays attention to detail, all while…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdS1XcHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpu-WpygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his crew are top notch professionals and extremely knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. We hired Dave the Paver Guy to buil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKeWNMQ0VnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJycLCEg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great quality work & amazing designs!!
I highly recommend!!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKOW9TWjJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ9oSZ2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thankyou Dave! You created a beautiful walkway and front entrance for our new home! We will be in touch for future projects.”
- One reviewer describes a custom drainage solution that resolved persistent backyard flooding _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwOU0yZGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICp9M2djAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are beyond thrilled with Dave The Paver guy.  Our backyard was washed out by heavy rains, pour drainage and steep slopes and looked te…”
- Multiple reviewers describe on-time work, daily cleanup, and clear communication _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wTlEwMXRkRmxhVjB4Nk0yNWpkV2xIUVcxM2RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpNQ01tdFlaV0x6M25jdWlHQW13dFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his guys did a great job on my patio! Did what he said he was going to do, and on schedule. We could not be happier. Would defin…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdS1XcHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpu-WpygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his crew are top notch professionals and extremely knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. We hired Dave the Paver Guy to buil…”
- One 2023 review describes a $10,000 deposit paid for a job that was never completed, with only about $4,000 of work actually done _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKNHViUGZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJ4ubPfw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ SCAM ALERT. . Dave seems like a nice guy but he took $10,000 deposit from my property and never completed the job. Kept making up stories…”
- A separate 2025 review independently describes the same pattern — a crew working briefly, then disappearing after collecting a deposit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xZMk0yRktlRWR3UkUxbFQwVlNTSFZtVFZSdGNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlY2M2FKeEdwRE1lT0VSSHVmTVRtcXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Fully agree with the previous scam alert.  Dave comes across as a very likable guy;  he would charm you into trusting him and contracting…”
- Builds retaining walls _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdS1XcHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpu-WpygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his crew are top notch professionals and extremely knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. We hired Dave the Paver Guy to buil…”
- Designs and installs drainage solutions for wet or sloped yards _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwOU0yZGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICp9M2djAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are beyond thrilled with Dave The Paver guy.  Our backyard was washed out by heavy rains, pour drainage and steep slopes and looked te…”
- Paves driveways _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKdU11Z2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJuMugigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DaveThe Paver Guy provided great prices, service and expertise when servicing my driveway. More importantly my drive way looks great. I w…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKa3VUdFJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJkuTtRg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave The Paver Guy completely transformed our back yard for the better!! He is very knowledgeable and pays attention to detail, all while…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210RGFFbDBaSFZGYVRSTmQyNW9OR1JSU0hOTWVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtDaEl0ZHVFaTRNd25oNGRRSHNMelE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his team worked so hard to make us a beautiful space.   It’s absolutely lovely”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdS1XcHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpu-WpygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his crew are top notch professionals and extremely knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. We hired Dave the Paver Guy to buil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwOU0yZGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICp9M2djAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are beyond thrilled with Dave The Paver guy.  Our backyard was washed out by heavy rains, pour drainage and steep slopes and looked te…”
- Also offers Paving _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKdU11Z2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x30c78fe6825e9e25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJuMugigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DaveThe Paver Guy provided great prices, service and expertise when servicing my driveway. More importantly my drive way looks great. I w…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20The%20Paver%20Guy&query_place_id=ChIJzeEB6FXR5IkRJZ5eguaPxzA): 4.7★ from 23 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20The%20Paver%20Guy&query_place_id=ChIJzeEB6FXR5IkRJZ5eguaPxzA): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Huy Truong · 2026-08-23**: The best
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linh Trần · 2026-08-23**: The best
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suzanne Robbins · 2025-08-23**: Dave and his team worked so hard to make us a beautiful space.   It’s absolutely lovely
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob Marks · 2025-08-20**: Dave and his guys did a great job on my patio! Did what he said he was going to do, and on schedule. We could not be happier. Would definitly recomend them to anyone interested in doing business with him!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shelly Hussey · 2025-08-19**: Dave and his crew are very professional and do great work!  Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maryanna Estevam · 2025-08-19**: did our patio he’s great!! recommend
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Natalya Tverskaya · 2025-08-18**: Fully agree with the previous scam alert.  Dave comes across as a very likable guy;  he would charm you into trusting him and contracting him for work.  However, as soon as he gets your deposit, the picture changes.  He or his team come for a couple of hours and disappear.  They may or may not come …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donald haynes · 2025-02-08**: Dave did a great job at your house we love the patio and the walk way.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stacy Tavares · 2023-08-29**: Dave and his crew are top notch professionals and extremely knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. We hired Dave the Paver Guy to build a retaining wall around a sloped flower bed.They were on time, cleaned up before leaving each day, communication was great and the price was more than fair for t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dori Evans · 2023-07-29**: We are beyond thrilled with Dave The Paver guy.  Our backyard was washed out by heavy rains, pour drainage and steep slopes and looked terrible.  I operate an airbnb business and needed immediate solutions for Summer guests.  Dave came up with an easy drainage solution which was brilliant and econom…

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